Cornwall Gold and Tolgus Mill

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CORNWALL’S BEST KEPT SECRET

In the heart of Cornwall’s tin mining landscape you and your family can find the perfect place to treat yourselves.

Set in 18 acres of beautiful grounds, the beauty and heritage of the Cornish land is the inspiration for everything we do. From the design of our jewellery, the addition of a touch of Tolgus tin to our unique collections, to the award-winning local food served in the Cornish Pantry restaurant, the unmissable visit of our very own Cornish heritage, Tolgus tin Mill, and the focus on families wanting to have fun on holiday – all in one place.

You can also explore the Tolgus Mill (free entry), Cornwall’s only remaining Victorian tin mill and be whisked back to the past in this unforgettable heritage site. For a number of years we have been regenerating the mill to once again produce tin, which we now combine with silver and gold to create unique pieces that will keep our proud Cornish heritage alive for generations.

There’s also a world of creativity for young families to enjoy at Cornwall Gold whatever the weather

FREE PANNING FOR GOLD - Our Tolgus Stream Panning lets you sift sand with a traditional gold pan to reveal gems and hidden treasures. This undercover activity is ideal in all weather.

DRESS UP STATION – In our Tolgus exhibition, you can dress up as a tin miller or Bal maiden and discover what they used to wear when working in the tin mill!

PICK-A-DIAMOND – Will you pick out a £200 diamond?  Simply sift through the sand and pick out a gem from our glass pyramid and find out if it’s a dazzling cubic zirconia or a diamond.

PICK-A-PEARL - Pick your very own pearl from a shell in our wonderful Pick-a-Pearl experience. Choose an Akoya oyster and learn all about your pearl and what makes it unique as we grade it for you in our showroom.

THE TOLGUS TRAIL – Pick up the Tolgus Trail from us and enjoy some fresh air and exercise down to Portreath beach. The Tolgus Trail is 2.2 miles,  flat and almost completely off-road.

CREATE & PAINT POTTERY -  Pottery painting is fun for all the family, young and old alike. We will glaze and fire your masterpiece or you can paint and take home the same day.

THE BEAR WORKS  - Choose and make your new furry friend. Pick out an outfit and add a voice box, add a secret wish star and then create your new friend’s birth certificate.

Rain or shine, this is the perfect place to treat yourself and your family.

SEASONAL EVENTS & OFFERS – we do many seasonal events and offers at Cornwall Gold from free art activities, café offers and more!

There’s also a world of creativity for young families to enjoy at Cornwall Gold whatever the weather - make your own teddy bear or paint your own pottery. Plus, you can even enjoy panning for gold a FREE activity, undercover, that all ages will enjoy.

Rain or shine, this is the perfect place to treat yourself and your family.

TOLGUS EXHIBITION

We are lucky enough to be the custodians of this ancient Mill, in which tin is processed to be added to our jewellery. It's the last working tin streaming mill of its kind and we are delighted to invite you to discover the processes, the machines, artefacts and human stories attached to our rich Cornish heritage.

Months of research, unveiling treasures and discovering what it was really like to work at Tolgus 100 years ago, all in the name of passion for our Mill, Tolgus, and its sustainable regeneration.

FREE ENTRY

It’s free to enter Cornwall Gold and you don’t need to book!

10,000ft² exhibition for the whole family to enjoy.

No booking required

Cornwall Gold, the Cornish Pantry Restaurant, Create and Paint and The Bear Works are open daily.

OPENING:

Cornwall Gold

Monday to Saturday  9am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Cornish Pantry

Monday to Saturday  9am-3:30pm  

Sunday 10am-3:30pm
(3pm for hot food, coffee and cake until 3.30pm)

Closed: Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

Normal opening hours apply to Bank Holidays.

Find us just off the A30 between Portreath and Redruth.